👉 In medicine, an embolum is a small solid piece of material that can cause a blockage in a blood vessel or artery. Emboli are typically found in the body when there is a clot or blockage and they can travel to other parts of the body. They can be caused by various factors such as injury, infection, or bleeding. The exact mechanism behind embolization varies depending on the type of embolus and its location within the vessel.
